Classroom Management
Unit 5. Covers Classroom behaviour and positive discipline; Cooperative and collaborative learning; Active and engaged classrooms; Inclusive classrooms; Time management; Handling disruptive behaviour.
About this unit
Classroom management is about creating an orderly, safe and engaging environment where every learner can learn. The syllabus covers classroom behaviour, cooperative and collaborative learning, positive discipline, active and engaged classrooms, inclusive classrooms, time management and handling disruptive behaviour.
A key idea
Kounin’s “withitness”: effective teachers are aware of everything happening in the room and show it, preventing problems before they grow.
Topics in this chapter
Classroom behaviour and positive discipline
Building good behaviour without punishment.
5 questionsCooperative and collaborative learning
Group activities and techniques.
5 questionsActive and engaged classrooms
Keeping students involved.
5 questionsInclusive classrooms
Creating classrooms where every child belongs.
5 questionsTime management
Planning and pacing lessons.
5 questionsHandling disruptive behaviour
Responding calmly and effectively.
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